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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Luka Doncic needs to pick up his work ethic now that he’s a Laker

    Can LeBron James whip Luka Doncic into shape following the Lakers’ blockbuster trade for the young point guard from the Dallas Mavericks?

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    By Madeleine Brand • Feb 5, 2025 • 1 min read

    Can LeBron James whip Luka Doncic into shape following the Lakers’ blockbuster trade for the young point guard from the Dallas Mavericks?

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    Impact of gender-affirming care, Woolsey Fire survivor’s rebuilding success
    1. 0:00Denying gender-affirming care will cost lives, says mom and author
    2. 14:03After Woolsey Fire, this music composer built his dream house
    3. 24:30Encore: ‘Only Girl in the Orchestra’: Orin O’Brien spent 55 years with NY Phil
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    The full episode

    4 of 4
    Impact of gender-affirming care, Woolsey Fire survivor’s rebuilding success
    1. 0:00Denying gender-affirming care will cost lives, says mom and author
    2. 14:03After Woolsey Fire, this music composer built his dream house
    3. 24:30Encore: ‘Only Girl in the Orchestra’: Orin O’Brien spent 55 years with NY Phil
    4. 40:40Luka Doncic needs to pick up his work ethic now that he’s a LakerYou’re reading this
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